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Parker Backs Bueckers for Rookie of the Year as Citron’s Late Burst Keeps Race Alive

Parker noted that voters must weigh Bueckers’ groundbreaking early-season numbers against Citron’s hot form in August

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Jun 22, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron (22) steals the ball from Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) in the second half at Entertainment & Sports Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Candace Parker declared her pick for 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year on the Post Moves podcast while inviting Citron to “make me change my ways.”
  • Parker highlighted Bueckers’ milestone of surpassing 350 points and 100 assists in her first 20 games as a key edge.
  • She flagged Bueckers’ seven missed games and pointed out that the WNBA imposes no minimum-games requirement for award eligibility.
  • Parker spotlighted Sonia Citron’s recent six-game stretch in which the Mystics rookie averaged 19.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.8 steals.
  • Media outlets have also noted Bueckers’ 16-point effort in the Wings’ 81-80 win over Indiana as part of the ongoing Rookie of the Year discussion.